MANAGER, TECHNA - Toronto, OntarioMANAGER, TECHNA

　　Job Posting #: 927379

　　Union: Non UnionSite: Toronto General HospitalDepartment: TECHNA and UHN Research & Innovation CoresReports to: DirectorStatus: Temporary Full- TimeSalary : $49.86 to $62.32 per hour. To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy

　　Hours: 37.5 hours per week; 9:00am to 5:00pm; Monday to Friday

　　Posting Date: January 15, 2024Closing Date: Until FilledUniversity Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the role of Manager, Innovation to support the advancement of healthcare technologies and the assessment & implementation of solutions that enable access to healthcare research technologies.

　　Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning.

　　The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first” , encompasses Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN . The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning” , the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers.

　　Position SummaryUHN is looking for a Manager, Techna to join the Techna Technology Development Team and Research and Innovation Cores .

　　UHN is looking for a dynamic Manager to work in close collaboration with healthcare providers, scientists, research technologists, project managers, business development associates, scientific teams, and industry partners to develop solutions that (a) accelerate early clinical development of breakthrough innovations and (b) enable scientific teams to access equipment and expertise supporting high-quality research.

　　Key success factors for this role:

　　Use a customer-centric approach to build tools and processes that deliver value.

　　Gather, analyze & propose solutions to mitigate risks related to assigned projects.

　　Identify the biggest problems to solve. Drive solution development from start to finish.

　　This is highly collaborative position, wherein the successful candidate is part of multi-disciplinary teams on a variety of projects in healthcare research. The MANAGER, Techna will support (a) the UHN Radiotheranostics Core ; a facility that produces radiopharmaceuticals for research and commercial use, (b) the UHN Research and Innovation Cores ; a centralized business hub focused on providing access to equipment and expertise that enable high-quality research, and (c) the UHN Clinical Accelerator ; which is an emerging initiative to leverage UHN capabilities to expedite the execution of early clinical development of breakthrough innovations.

　　In each of these teams the MANAGER, Techna will be responsible for managing the full project life cycle, as well as managing advisory and technical committees, while guiding and mentoring the team. Hence, the MANAGER, Techna is expected to bring a unique blend of business operations and technical knowledge, excellent observation and listening skills, and the ability to connect macro level corporate strategies with specific stakeholder needs.

　　The ideal candidate should have experience as a product or project manager in health sciences and clinical trials. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills and a drive to move innovative healthcare solutions is into the clinic.

　　This is a hybrid position with flex-hours.

　　DutiesIndividual responsibilities

　　Function as project lead on assigned projects. Coordinate people, processes and tools and apply methodologies, practices and approaches throughout the project lifecycle to ensure milestones (quality, budget, and scope) meet pre-established organizational requirements.

　　Discover, assess and translate operational needs into actionable items aligned with corporate strategies.

　　Gather, analyze & propose solutions to mitigate risks related to assigned projects.

　　Leverage strong problem-solving skills - deal with ambiguity, gather information, prioritize, and drive execution on objectives, ensuring they ladder up to key strategies in an iterative and incremental way.

　　Lead and oversee all aspects of day-today operational and administrative functions of he assigned portfolios

　　Collaborate with scientific teams and other stakeholders in enabling optimization of clinical care through research specialized support.

　　Work closely with leadership teams in the development and implementation of operational and strategic initiatives

　　Report and escalate to management as needed.

　　Supervise project staff, fostering a positive, collaborative, customer-oriented working environment?

　　Identify cost reductions opportunities to increase revenue.

　　Create and maintain project documentation and prepare project outlines, objective, summaries, presentation slides, product demos, charters and other documents throughout the entire project life cycle.

　　Recognize when a decision is required or a problem exists and follows established decision authority or standard problem-solving procedures.

　　Team responsibilitiesHelp create a culture of learning and experimentation within the team, effectively gathering feedback and data on project progress

　　Facilitate discussions and workshops to drive forward the project roadmap.

　　Participate and contribute on assigned project teams or committees by assisting in the development of guidelines, processes and standards.

　　Provide assistance and / or training to designated staff members

　　Share knowledge with enthusiasm and empower colleagues. Show respect and appreciation for your colleagues’ needs and appreciate differences as much similarities;

　　Work on multiple concurrent projects, effectively following timelines, goals, and cross-functional collaborations;

　　Work in a process-oriented but agile mode;

　　Take responsibility for your personal and professional development.

　　QualificationsAt minimum, completion of a bachelors degree in Engineering, Health Administration or similar discipline or recognized equivalent required

　　At minimum, six (6) years of practical and related experience and/or 1.5 years on-the-job training required

　　At minimum, three (3) years of experience in supervising and mentoring staff, ideally research staff or engineers

　　Five (5) years’ experience within the healthcare community in a project management or health system planning, and/or a similar role

　　At minimum, two (2) years of experience as a Project Manager with technically complex needs

　　A proven track record in bringing clarity to a complex domain and drive agreement between technical and clinical teams, and the business

　　Successfully taken new projects from conception, through launch to adoption, engagement, and retention

　　A technically curious approach to project management; systematically self-educating on our products/technology and relevant literature on relevant technologies

　　Strong communication skills and ability to influence others.

　　Experience influencing cross-functional teams to achieve outcomes over outputs

　　Experience working directly with highly technical stakeholders

　　Experience with Radiopharmaceutical development, clinical trials and health data, desirable

　　B2B experience in the health care sector, desirable

　　Good judgment and political acuity.

　　Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

　　Advanced analytical skills.

　　Budget proficiency.

　　Why join UHN?

　　In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

　　Competitive offer packages

　　Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )

　　Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

　　A flexible work environment

　　Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization

　　Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

　　Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

　　Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

　　UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

　　University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.